Woodbury Resident to Lead Local Home Care Business Expansion

From FirstLight Home Care:

Local business owners, John and Wenjun Richards, expand home care business to meet the area’s growing needs; newly hired director of care services to lead expansion.

FirstLight Home Care, an award-winning provider of non-medical home care in Fairfield County, today announced it is expanding to serve communities in Litchfield and New Haven Counties. Residents of both counties now have access to the variety of companion and personal care services FirstLight offers.

FirstLight owners and Ridgefield residents, John and Wenjun Richards, explained, “We have seen firsthand how quality home care improves the lives of individuals and their families. We are committed to providing the exceptional care that Connecticut seniors and others in need deserve.”

Newly hired as director of care services, Woodbury resident Sara Guillemette will lead the company’s expansion. Guillemette has deep roots in her local community. Ms. Guillemette’s role at FirstLight is to work closely with clients to assess and manage their care needs and to build lasting partnerships with area health care providers, senior centers and community organizations. She previously spearheaded business development for a Washington-based health center and a luxury resort community in Morris.

“As an area resident and through my work with seniors in the local community, I know that the need for home care services is growing,” shared Ms. Guillemette. “FirstLight’s services and its culture of care will have a great impact here.”

FirstLight serves area seniors, new mothers, those recovering from surgery and other adults in need of assistance. Their caregivers help with: medication reminders and management, personal hygiene and bathing, mobility assistance, and dementia care, as well as household duties such as cooking, cleaning, and running errands. The Richards also currently operate FirstLight Home Care of Fairfield County.

About FirstLight Home Care

FirstLight Home Care is a top rated non-medical home care provider with a network of offices that provides care for more than 2,500 clients in over 30 states. The company has created a new standard in home care by combining best practices with innovative approaches to make them an emerging market leader in a rapidly-growing industry. Companion and personal care services can be provided at private residences, assisted living and retirement communities, nursing homes, adult-family homes or group homes. Clients include seniors, new mothers, individuals recovering from surgery, adults with disabilities and anyone who might just need a little extra care or assistance. Visit here to learn more.